Startup vs. Corporate: How Different Companies Approach the Green Office
Every company has different needs, a different budget and different priorities. How do startups, coworking spaces and large corporations approach the green office?
Why context matters
The approach to a green office varies significantly depending on the type of company. A startup in a coworking space deals with different things than a corporation with 500 employees. Yet both share the same fundamental interest: an attractive environment, productive employees and a good impression on visitors.
Startups and scale-ups: flexibility and impact
Typical situation
A startup occupies rented space — its own or in a coworking. Budget is limited, the space may change (relocation, expansion). The team is small but recruitment intensity is high. The office is a marketing tool — it shows up in photos, interviews and press days.
What works for startups
- Small rental of 5–15 plants — flexible, no long-term commitment, easy to relocate
- One striking green wall in reception or the main space — maximum visual impact for a reasonable cost
- Moss pictures with the company logo — combining branding and greenery, a unique element for photos
- From: 1,500 CZK/month
Coworking spaces: green as part of the product
Typical situation
A coworking space sells its environment — a green office is part of the "product" it offers its tenants. It needs a consistent, always-representative environment without having to manage care internally.
What works for coworking spaces
- Comprehensive rental of 20–80 plants with weekly gardener care
- Green walls in main zones — lobby, cafe, meeting rooms
- Seasonal rotation to maintain a fresh feel
- ESG documentation for the coworking's annual report
- From: 5,000 CZK/month for a medium-sized coworking space
Mid-size companies (50–200 employees): wellbeing and retention
Typical situation
Mid-size companies invest in their environment as a tool for retention and wellbeing programmes. HR leadership sees office greenery as a measurable benefit. A long-term solution with minimal facility management burden matters.
What works for mid-size companies
- Complete solution of 20–50 plants with regular care
- Biophilic elements in all key zones
- ESG documentation for HR and wellbeing reporting
- Cost: 3,000–8,000 CZK/month
Corporates (200+ employees): standardisation and brand
Typical situation
Large companies have facility management, office equipment standards and approval procedures for expenditures. A green office is part of the facility strategy. Consistency across multiple offices or floors is important.
What works for corporates
- Framework agreement covering the entire office or multiple locations
- SLA with guaranteed response times for replacements
- Green walls and biophilic design as part of an office redesign
- ESG reporting and BREEAM/LEED documentation
- Cost: individual, from 10,000 CZK/month
Verdino for every type of company
Verdino has solutions for startups and corporates alike — from a simple set of 10 plants to a comprehensive biophilic redesign with living walls. See our services or pricing. Read also about biophilic design as a first step, or contact us directly.